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Cheap Car Hire in Kenya from $73

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Kenya with a pick-up date of 21/12 and drop-off date of 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Kenya car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Kenya. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 December 2024.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$108

Cheapest price per day

$73

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Kenya?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Kenya and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 3 December 2024.

January

$101

February

$107

March

$107

April

$94

May

$104

June

$94

July

$112

August

$111

September

$94

October

$118

November

$106

December

$112

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kenya is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Kenya

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Kenya and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 3 December 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Kenya this past week from 65 hire locations out of 15 hire agencies. Prices for a Kenya small car hire start from $73/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compare available car types for hire in Kenya

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Kenya to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 December 2024.

Small cars

$69 - $140

All Car Types

$80 - $197

To hire a small car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $88/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Kenya (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$140/day). In fact, June is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kenya, hiring a small car saves you 45% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $132/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Kenya (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$291/day). In fact, April is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kenya, hiring a medium car saves you 17% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $272/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Kenya (~$237/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$342/day). In fact, November is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kenya, hiring a large car is 42% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $214/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Kenya (~$187/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$312/day). In fact, May is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kenya, hiring a SUV is 26% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $145/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in Kenya (~$156/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$357/day). In fact, December is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kenya, hiring a van saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20$73/day
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Hyundai i20
Nissan Micra$79/day
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Nissan Micra
Kia Picanto$79/day
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A/C
Kia Picanto

Top hire agencies in Kenya

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kenya known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kenya. Reviews were last updated on 3 December 2024.

Autounion Car Rental

10 locations

DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

7 locations

Unicorn Rent A Car

6 locations

GREEN MOTION

5 locations

Sunnycars

5 locations

Ace

4 locations

Avis

4 locations

Budget

4 locations

Best Kenya car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Kenya. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Kenya with an average daily rate of $187. Data was last updated on 3 December 2024.
Hyundai i20$73/day
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Hyundai i20
Nissan Micra$79/day
2
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A/C
Nissan Micra
Toyota Corolla$79/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 December 2024.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya?

    When hiring a car in Kenya, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Autounion Car Rental, and with prices around $70/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Autounion Car Rental is MINI, which starts as low as $67/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Kenya?

    When visiting Kenya, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Nairobi where rental cars typically will cost around $112/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Kenya was found in Nairobi for just $80/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Kenya?

    In Kenya, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

Small car hires in Kenya

Find small car hire deals in Kenya from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Kenya cost an average of $119 per day. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2024.
Nissan March$79/day
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Nissan March
Mitsubishi Mirage$91/day
2
5
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A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Nissan Micra$99/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

Luxury car hires in Kenya

Find luxury car hire deals in Kenya from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Kenya cost an average of $168 per day. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2024.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$158/day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$164/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$168/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Car hires by fuel type in Kenya

Browse car hires by fuel type in Kenya. Deals were last updated on 3 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Kenya. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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